2-A Hand Drumming and Percussion

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Marcus Quintero

HAND DRUMMING, PERCUSSION

Marcus was born and raised in the Denver area. Marcus began taking had drum lessons at the age of nine at Swallow Hill Music School. He always loved drumming and especially playing for worship services since that time. This being the case, drumming has not just been a hobby but has great spiritual significance in his life. He teaches hand drumming; djembe, congas, cajon, bongos, and various support backup percussion. He also works with repairing and rebuilding hand drums. He loves working with animals and plants at home as well as volunteering for his church. He breeds various reptiles as well as other animals, and especially loves gardening cacti.

First Concert? Tony Melendez 6 years old, 2002. (Mr. Melendez is a guitarist with no arms who plays with his feet!)

What's a song you could listen to all day long? Ride on to Die by Michael Card

Favorite Colorado Hangout? He loves to hang out at the dog park if not at home with his other animals.